Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - T type handle bar mount for more lights

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JAk
08-24-08, 04:59 PM
Have searched and not found the correct name or where to get an extension for handle bar that will allow more lights held off the bar. It is like a T.

Any help, thanks,
JAK

Faust
08-24-08, 05:16 PM
I believe that you are looking for a bar extender like the Topeak BarXtender. I have one and it is easily adjustable, fits securely, and as I recall was inexpensive.

http://www.topeak.com/products/Xtras/BarXtender
mijome07
08-24-08, 05:45 PM
+1

example (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9320902@N04/1376443656/in/photostream/)

Nycycle
08-24-08, 06:20 PM
I am thinking about the Minoura Swing Grip from Nashbar.........
This Nashbar Trekking Bar needs something, it's crowded.
cyccommute
08-24-08, 06:27 PM
Have searched and not found the correct name or where to get an extension for handle bar that will allow more lights held off the bar. It is like a T.

Any help, thanks,
JAK

Minoura calls them Space Grips

http://www.minoura.jp/sg100n.jpg

Performance calls them Space Bars (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=22874&subcategory_ID=4323)

http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/250/40-3582-NCL-TOP.jpg

There are others like the Sidetrak (http://www.sidetrak.com/Catalog/accessories.html) and Terracycle (http://www.terracycle.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=T&Product_Code=accmt&Category_Code=Acmts) and the Thorn accessory bar. (http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=11040)

I have the Sidetrak (works well with linear brakes) and the Space Bar (works well with cantilevers). I have modified each with 1" aluminum tubing so that my light mounts fit better. The Space Bar is a little lighter but the Sidetrak can't slip on the bar.

Sidetrak

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/cyccommute/IMG_0759.jpg

Space Bar

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/cyccommute/IMG_0171.jpg
JAk
08-24-08, 07:16 PM
Thank you all for the good info. Just what I was wanting.
JAK
varuscelli
08-25-08, 08:18 AM
Check out the Mounting Lights page on Peter White Cycles. Lots of visuals and ideas (including some things that have already been discussed here and other options). It's a good reference page.

Mounting Lights from Peter White Cycles (http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/light-mounts.asp)

I am particularly drawn to the Nitto Lamp Holder, but have never actually purchased one. They seem very nice, but they're also much more expensive that the roughly $10-$15 you might pay for a T-shaped Spacebar or the like.
dendawg
08-25-08, 12:59 PM
I am thinking about the Minoura Swing Grip from Nashbar.........
This Nashbar Trekking Bar needs something, it's crowded.

Had one and it disintegrated in less than a year. All that was mounted on mine was an Edge 305, and occasionally a gpsmap60.
schu777
08-29-08, 12:12 PM
I was looking at these too - but while I was in my basement (wood shop) I got the idea of building my own. So I took some nice Walnut, cut out some pieces, drill some holes, made a dowel and then finished it. I just got it put onto my bike last night. I should have measured some angles, since it needs a couple of degrees to counter the angle of the handlebar. I'll try to post a picture later tonight here and then another one in the commuter forum.

Michael
varuscelli
08-29-08, 12:25 PM
I'll try to post a picture later tonight here and then another one in the commuter forum.

Do that! I want to see.

And let us know when you're ready to start taking orders for them. :D